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Mail: PO Box 426
Middleburg, VA 20118
A 501c3 nonprofit
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Our Mission
To champion creativity in the visual arts
for people of all ages and abilities
in our community, especially the youth,
through educational programs and exhibitions.
Contrast and Harmony
Saturday, July 31 - Sunday, August 29, 2021
 Choyce, Cathy-Red White BlueBest in Show! It has been more than a year of upheaval, unrest, divided beliefs and many changes for not only our country, but the world as well. This piece of art demanded to be born. Camaraderie, tranquility, softness, acceptance – all present among these gentle souls. These horses exemplify what people should strive for despite their differences,. Red, White and Blue, all united. My hope is that in the future. Red, White and Blue Pastel 33 x 25 $8,695 Cathy Choyce |  Mulvena, Danny-Good FridaySecond Place! While I was doing some drawings and taking a few pictures around this farm one of the hand came up to see what I was doing. We got to talking a bit and I asked if there any lambs around. " Not this time of year" he replied. “Easter’s just around the corner." Good Friday Watercolor 15 x 19 $400 Danny Mulvena |  Gardiner, Maribe Chandler-How High is the MountainThird Place! Again I turn to the sheep - they cover our countryside and I covet them How High is the Mountain? Acrylic 17 x 17 $400 Maribe Chandler Gardiner |
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 Nadler, Marci-Gerbera Daisies (Contrast in Red and Green)Gerbera Daisies (Contrast in Red and Green) Oil on canvas 14 x 11 $925 Marci Nadler |  Ryan-Robyn_Echoes-II_WatercolorI was challenged to move past my representational style of depicting horses & introduce variations of Form & Scale. The challenge was exciting & freeing! This was the 1st of 3 versions of the same design: each horse was depicted as Shape, Line, or Modeled. I love using rich colors & creating textures with my watercolors & subdued tones to create harmony while variations in the design elements present the contrasts of form & scale. Echoes II Watercolor & charcoal 18 x 21.5 $400 Robyn Ryan |  Thompson, Dana Lee-oilBarnOwlBarn Owl Oil 5 x 4 w/o frame $550 Dana Lee Thompson |
 Garity Jill _Along The Shenandoah_oilMost of my paintings are a combination of places that are both real and imagined. They are begun with rough shapes and a pattern of light and dark and are then developed with layers of opaque paint and glazes. Under layers peeking through providing interest and visual texture. Use of the palette knife in places also provides a randomness that provokes creativity and often takes me on a path I had not planned. Along the Shenandoah Oil 22 x 28 $1,100 Jill Garity |  Wilson, Jessica-Abstract_InteriorAbstract Interior Collage 13.5 x 12.5 $250 Jessica Wilson |  Weed, Peggy-The WhippetThe Whippet Oil 14 x 16 $485 Peggy Weed |
 Walsh, William-SpellboundSpellbound Acrylic 15.75 x 19 $430 William Walsh |  Wine, Linda Bell-Big Dog, Little DogTolerating differences is a hot topic this summer. We would all do well to find our childhood copy of P. D. Eastman’s book about Ted and Fred, and reread it. This is a playful painting; the styles and proportions are rather mixed up. NB: Mastiffs are 30 inches at the shoulder, corgis, 10. Big Dog, Little Dog Acrylic 20 x 16 $300 Linda Wine |  Wilson, Jessica-Pitcher of FlowersPitcher of Flowers Acrylic and pastel 13.5 x 11.5 $250 Jessica Wilson |
 Wilson, Jessica-Color_Block_ArrangementColor Block Arrangement Gouache 13.5 x 12.5 $175 Jessica Wilson |  Reid, Anne-In the GardenIn the Garden Oil 15 x 15 $550 Anne Reid |  Weed, Peggy-The Little Brown Belted GallowayThe Little Brown Belted Galloway Oil 15.5 x 18.5 $585 Peggy Weed |
 Wallace, Ann-ApproachApproach Pastel 31 x 27 $800 Ann Wallace |  Walsh, William-Belt of VenusBelt of Venus Acrylic 21 x 25 $550 William Walsh |  Weed, Peggy-Good Luck!I know how hard these little girls are trying to do everything just right. “Good Luck!” Oil 17 x 21 $585 Peggy Weed |
 Nadler, Marci-Morning Glories (Contrast in Blue and Green)Morning Glories (Harmony in Blue and Green) Oil on canvas 20 x 16 $775 Marci Nadler |  Wallace, Ann-Summer PursuitsSummer Pursuits Gouache 15 x 18 $500 Ann Wallace |  Schneider, Deb-FoothillsFoothills Oil 36 x 24 $800 Deborah Schneider |
 Wallace, Ann-FarewellFarewell Pastel 22 x 18 $600 Ann Wallace |  Suiter, Cathy-Dairy Barn #2Dairy Barn #2 and #3 were both from photos taken the same day but under different lighting. One is in early afternoon sun, the other in deep shadow. In #2, you can almost feel the coolness of the shady barn and my wonder what you would find through that open doorway. In #3, the focus is mainly the vine covered smoke house. There is a pleasing ellipse created by the back light on the surrounding foliage. Dairy Barn 2 Oil 14 x 18.5 $435 Cathy Suiter |  Shervin, Cheri-American HerefordThe harmonious beauty of cows is a calming sight. Most of their behaviors: eating, sleeping, moving from 1 pasture to another are done in unison. When you come upon a herd, they harmoniously stare as well. They are curious about humans & hope you have grain to share. The painting represents a familiar sight one sees on the farm & suggests that cows have an intelligence & emotional range that often is overlooked in these gentle giants. American Hereford Oil on gesso 18 x 22 $500 Cheri Shervin |
 Thompson, Dana Lee-oilRustandFeathersRust and Feathers Oil 12 x 10 w/o frame $900 Dana Lee Thompson |  Scala, Amy-Leopold's Preserve Wetlands in SeptemberLeopold’s Preserve Wetlands bushes explode with orange and gold and vibrant green grass in September. The water shimmers in the sunlight. Leopold’s Preserve Wetlands in September Acrylic 11 x 13 $195 Amy Scala |  Schneider, Deb-Open GateOpen Gate Oil 24 x 24 $595 Deborah Schneider |
 Sharpe, Susan-Let's Go Down the RoadFor most of us who live in Fauquier and Loudoun Counties the presence of power lines is considered an intrusion. We are happy enough about some other evidence of human presence – fences, barns, silos, antique mills. These we consider part of the charm...I’ve come to admire the power of power lines, the graceful swoop of the wires, even the arms and gadgets... Let’s Go Down to the Road Oil 21 x 25 $500 Susan Sharpe |  Ryan, Robyn-Echoes-1-webThis was a break-through piece as it challenged me to move past my normal representational style of depicting horses to introduce variations of both Form & Scale. I chose to use the same pose for the horse across the variations. I love using rich colors & creating textures with my watercolors & the subdued tones and equine subject create the harmony while the variations in the design elements present the contrasts of form & scale. Echoes I Watercolor and charcoal 30 x 30 $1,200 Robyn Ryan |  Richards_Kim_ In Sun and Shadow_oilEarlier this year, I did some sketching and painting at a popular local hike with a friend. The result was this painting inspired by the contrast between the sunlit valley behind the foreground tree and rocks in shadow. In Sun and Shadow Oil 15 x 19 $325 Kim Richards |
 Reid, Anne-Three CanadiansThree Canadians Oil 21 x 25 $750 Anne Reid |  Choyce, Cathy-Most Valuable PlayersWhat a lineup of characters! Each hound’s expression & demeanor is so individual, I got to know each one. Piedmont Fox Hounds are heading out for a day of sport; marching in a lineup that brings anticipation, comradery & such a business like attitude. The huntsman, Master of Foxhounds & the field follow behind in fall splendor. Can’t you just feel the chill of the air & see the morning fog lifting to welcome a splendid outing? Most Valuable Players Colored pencils 24 x 30 $2,495 Cathy Choyce |  Garity Jill _Afterglow_ oilMost of my paintings are a combination of places that are both real and imagined. They are begun with rough shapes and a pattern of light and dark and are then developed with layers of opaque paint and glazes. Under layers peeking through providing interest and visual texture. Use of the palette knife in places also provides a randomness that provokes creativity and often takes me on a path I had not planned. Afterglow Oil 16 x 28 $775 Jill Garity |
 Pavone, Matt-Heart (Lavender and Red) 2019On Mulberry Paper. Produced by bock stamp with acrylics and oil and containing graphite and charcoal embellishments. The mulberry paper is dry mounted to foam core. Heart (Lavender and Red) 2019 Mixed Media 38.5 x 29 $640 Matt Pavone |  Turner, Kathryn-Curiosity resizedCuriosity Pastel 17 x 12 $150 Kathryn (Kasha) Turner |  Scala, Amy-Learning Tree FarmMagnificent tree and landscape at Learning Tree Farm. Learning Tree Farm Acrylic 14.5 x 17.5 $200 Amy Scala |
 Pavoone, Matt-Heart (Orange) 2019On Mulberry Paper. Produced by bock stamp with acrylics and oil and containing graphite and charcoal embellishments. The mulberry paper is dry mounted to foam core. Heart (Orange) 2019 Mixed Media 38.5 x 29 $640 Matt Pavone |  Petrecca Regina- New York Times, Black, White and Read All Over- Acrylic on CanvasNew York Times: Black, White and Read All Over Acrylic on canvas 30 x 24 $350 Regina Petrecca |  Pean, Gail-Antique Garagre TrioAntique Garage Trio Oil 32 x 42 $1,500 Gail Pean |
 Palmer-Rachel Garcia-When the Cows Come HomeWhen the Cows Come Home Oil 10 x 12 $225 Rachel Garcia Palmer |  Padilla, Chito-Emerald Pond_editedEmerald Pond Acrylic/collage on board 12.5 x 12.5 $295 Chito Padilla |  Mulvena, Danny-Maggie's SlipI was lucky enough to come across this old schooner near Bowers Beach on the Delaware Shore. Built in 1893 and still working as an oyster boat. I was told that she's the only working schooner that's still under sail. Maggie’s Slip Watercolor 20 x 17 $450 Danny Mulvena |
 Palmer, Rachel Garcia-95 at Sunset95 at Sunset Oil 41 x 31 $2,500 Rachel Garcia Palmer |  Painton, Patti-Whirlwind Thoughts_editedWhirlwind Thoughts Acrylic 20 x 26 $475 Patti Painton |  Padilla, Chito-Sundown in the Piedmont PlateauSundown at the Piedmont Plateau Acrylic/collage on board 12 x 12 $295 Chito Padilla |
 Huntington, Sarah-Woman in Water lo resWoman in Water Photography-color pigment archival print 22 x 25 $295 Sarah Huntington |  Fox, Natalie-Eryx Out-Duels Bickley Over the Last in the 5thEryx Out-duels Bickley Over the Last in the 5th Oil 24 x 48 $4,800 Natalie Fox |  Hindle Stuart Young Beech in Clearing oilWhile walking through the forest, I saw the young beech tree in the sunshine & snapped a photo. In the studio, I worked on creating the deep shadows of autumn & pushed the yellows where the sun hit the leaves on the forest floor. I also loved the red of the dogwood tree against the green of the other trees making it stand out. I carried the colors of the leaves throughout the stream to bring harmony to the painting. Young Beach in Clearing Oil on canvas 21 x 26.5 $1,250 Stuart Hindle |
 Nicely, Elise-The CornfieldThe Cornfield Acrylic on canvas 24 x 36 $1,350 Elise Nicely |  Nadler, Marci-Virginia Countryside, 3 Trees Off Rokeby RoadVirginia Countryside: 3 Trees Off Rokeby Road Oil on canvas 8 x 10 $525 Marci Nadler |  Fink-Leanne-Green Dream-Oil--Cold-Wax-on-LinenThis visionary work depicts exactly what I saw in my mind's eye while asleep one night. When a dreamscape lingers for days afterward in my memory, I know I need to lay it down in paint and create a work of art. Do I know what it means? ... What do you think? Green Dream Oil and cold wax on linen 7 x 10 $225 Leanne Fink |
 Myles, Steve-Wildflower MeadowMy current journey is to find a balance between detailed realism & bold impressionism. I don’t want my work to look like a photograph, nor do I want it to look like something I might have done in the third grade. To accurately render an object with an optimum number of brush strokes is my goal in landscape, still life & portraiture. Wildflower Meadow Oil on panel Oil on panel 18 x 15 $280 Steve Myles |  Rubin, Alan-StackedStacked (Triptych) Oil on canvas 32 x 44 $3,200 Alan Rubin |  Hindle Stuart Autumn Colors oilI lived in the Czech Republic and hiked many a trial in the Autumn looking for mushrooms. The leaves of the birch trees were unusually bright with a range of colors against the dark pines of the hillsides. In the studio I pushed the range of warm colors and bright yellows to develop a striking contrast with the dark background. Autumn Colors Oil on canvas 21 x 17 $595 Stuart Hindle |
 Kirk, Brian-EmanatingX16I have always been intrigued with the forces of nature. I consider myself a naturalist and a curious spectator and in printmaking, a subtle manipulator of the natural interaction of water and steel. My intention is for you to participate, as a naturalist, examining the prints for visual imagery, subtle variations in the rich palette of ochre’s, oranges and browns and share in the wonderment of this natural phenomena, rust. Emanating Rust on archival paper 44 x 36 $950 Brian Kirk |  Moffat, Sarita-Golden BalesGolden Bales Oil 14 x 12 $580 Sarita Moffat |  Moffat, Sarita-Maryland WetlandsMaryland Wetlands Oil 23 x 26 $1,200 Sarita Moffat |
 Holdridge, Sherri-Magnolia in the RainMagnolia in the Rain Encaustic photography on a 2 inch thick wood panel 16 x 16 $265 Sherri Holdridge |  Hopkins, Laura-May EveningThis painting is a result of my continuing studies of the work of Chauncey Foster Ryder, an American Post-impressionist landscape painter and printer. I find the shapes of his trees and his compositions endlessly compelling. As I study his work by making drawings and color studies of his paintings and lithographs, I hope that what I discover will inform the choices and decisions I make in my own paintings. May Evening Oil on linen panel 13.5 x 15 $350 Laura Hopkins |  Miyamoto, Marilyn_MistyCreekoil9x12Misty Creek Oil on canvas 12.5 x 16 $375 Marilyn Miyamoto |
 Hanscom, Nancy-A Ribbon Runs Through ItA Ribbon Runs Through It Mixed media/collage United. M23 x 18.5 $450 Nancy Hanscom |  Layne Kay Purple Rising acrylic on canvasPurple Rising Acrylic on canvas 24 x 24 $495 Kay Layne |  Inra, Ligia-Night BloomsMy work is a contemplation of nature and what it has to offer. The inclination to paint is driven primarily by my desire to make a visual statement rather than a simple photographic illustration. This painting is an observation of cacti and desert life. The results of this harmony give the painting its own life. Night Blooms Acrylic 18 x 24 $275 Ligia Inra |
 Holdridge, Sherri-Double the StripesDouble the Stipes Encaustic photography on a 1.5” wood panel 12 x 24 $265 Sherri Holdridge |  Huntington, Sarah-Swinging Bridge lo resSwinging Bridge Photography-black and white pigment archival print, attached to metal 20 x 24 $350 Sarah Huntington |  Garity, Jill _Red Sky At Morni9ng_oiljpgMost of my paintings are a combination of places that are both real and imagined. They are begun with rough shapes and a pattern of light and dark and are then developed with layers of opaque paint and glazes. Under layers peeking through providing interest and visual texture. Use of the palette knife in places also provides a randomness that provokes creativity and often takes me on a path I had not planned. Red Sky at Night Oil 16 x 20 $635 Jill Garity |
 Hopkins, Laura-October SunshineI became a little more aware than usual of my use of contrast and harmony in this painting as I created it for this show. I noted that I used some sky color to lighten the field in the distance and some of the earthly red of the trees in the foreground. A smaller portion of the tree color warms the sky. This painting from memory and imagination offers a quiet, yet cheerful moment. October Sunshine Oil on linen panel 13.5 x 15 $350 Laura Hopkins |  Baker, Michelle-One Winter DayWhen my husband & I relocated to Virginia, the beauty of the area excited me as a photographer & journalist. Last year after a 30-year hiatus from painting, I found the beauty of Virginia to be my inspiration, yet again. Sitting high on a hill on Hopewell Road in Fauquier County, this tree caused me to stop for a photo of the sunlight bouncing off the snow. The use of metallic watercolor gives One Winter Day interesting highlights. One Winter Day Mixed Media 13 x 10 $285 Michelle Baker |  Block, Anne-Virginia_BluebellsWalk, hike, and bike Loudoun County’s highways in early summer, and behold you’ll see Virginia Bluebells everywhere. Bluebells Oil on canvas 36 x 12 $466 Anne Marshall Block |
 Gallick Rosemary In Full Bloom Acrylic (1)This painting was inspired at the height of springtime where all of nature was in a state of rejuvenation. It was done in sharp contrast to feeling confined in the spring 2020. In Full Bloom Acrylic 20 x 16 $175 Rosemary Gallick |  Rubin, Alan-Twins in SkinsTwins in Skins Oil on canvas 30 x 20 $1,600 Alan Rubin |  Dennis, Diane-The Magie Show“Magic Show” was created as an illustration of a poem with the same title by local poet Kristin Zimmet. We are collaborating on a Literature to Art project. The painting depicts the chaos and harmony of adolescence. The scarves represent the new freedoms allowed after being held tightly under parental control. The Magic Show Acrylic on canvas 24 x 18 $300 Diane Dennis |
 Hopkins, Laura-Stop Here A WhileThis painting, from imagination & memory, leaves the time of day open to the viewer. Each viewer has a unique experience with a painting entirely separate from my experience painting it. As you look at the painting from across the room & at a closer view, you bring your own memories & experiences on what you take in. A painting can mean different things to different people, this is what keeps me coming back to the easel. Stop Here for A While Oil on canvas 18 x 21 $625 Laura Hopkins |  Baker, Michelle-Goshen PassWhen my husband and I relocated to Virginia, the beauty of the area excited me as a photographer & journalist. Last year after a 30-year hiatus from painting, I found the beauty of Virginia to be my inspiration, yet again. Painted from a snow photo taken by my son, this mixed media piece is primarily an ink painting & highlighted with white watercolor paint. The contrast of black & white with the pop of blue made it an easy choice for this show. Goshen Pass Mixed media 13 x 10 $285 |  Hanscom, Nancy-Falling LeavesFalling Leaves Intaglio 23 x 19 $375 Nancy Hanscom |
 Reid, Anne-Local Pub 2Local Pub 2 Oil 16 x 20 $650 Anne Reid |  Jenkins, Doris_LoudounBarnstorm_OilOn a crisp Autumn day…on a back road in Loudoun County…just before a storm, I had to pull over to take a photo. It was this lovely barn. I am drawn to dramatic skies and clouds and so with just a little blue sky still showing, I knew I didn’t have much time to snap the picture. While painting this picture, I tried to recreate the dramatic sky, while still capturing sunlight dramatically falling on areas of the barn and trees. Loudoun Barnstorm Oil on canvas 18 x 21 $400 Doris Jenkins |  Rubin, Alan-Dear Old DadDear Old Dad (triptych) Oil on canvas 18 x 50 $2,200 Alan Rubin |
 Block, Anne-PotterThis artist was on view while throwing pots. My children and I traveled the Aegean Area and visited this potter’s shop. His age-old patterns are revealed through his art. Potter Oil on canvas 24 x 20 $1,066 Anne Marshall Block |  Giraldi, Angela-Woodland StreamWoodland Dream Watercolor 24 x 20 $300 Angela Giraldi |  Giraldi, Angela-Home by the RiverHome by the River Watercolor 24 x 20 $300 Angela Giraldi |
 Gardiner, Maribe Chandler-Pastoral SceneSheep are soft; they're cuddly and they add a softness to nature. Pastoral Scene Acrylic 13 x 16 $350 Maribe Chandler Gardiner |  Cottrell_Paula_The Spring House_Oil 8x10The Spring House Oil 13 x 15 $300 Paula Cottrell |
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